{"product_id":"california-late-white-garlic-lb","title":"California Late White Garlic (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Late White seed garlic\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the Artichoke softneck strains that defined twentieth-century garlic production in California and the Pacific Northwest. Growers and dehydration companies maintained multiple Late selections for firm bulbs, practical storage, and harvest after California Early types. This conventional planting stock brings that commercial heritage to home gardens with layered cloves and flexible stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMix \u0026amp; match savings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This item is eligible for the Garlic Mix \u0026amp; Match discount. Combine eligible seed garlic and shallots to save 10% at 3 pounds, 15% at 10 pounds, or 20% at 30 pounds. The discount is applied automatically in the cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalifornia Late White is a reliable choice for filling a braid, a storage basket, and the everyday cooking pot. Its familiar white Artichoke bulbs hold 12–16 cloves in overlapping layers, so the harvest supplies both broad slicing cloves and smaller seasoning cloves. Maturing after California Early helps spread out the digging work. Grow it when you want proven softneck performance, classic medium flavor, and very little fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe medium, classic garlic flavor fits sauces, soups, marinades, roasted vegetables, pickles, and everyday sautés. Raw cloves add a clean bite to pesto and dressing; roasting develops sweetness and a smoother aroma. Use larger outer cloves for slicing or whole-clove dishes and reserve small inner cloves for stocks and spice pastes. It is a sensible all-purpose garlic for cooks who value versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen growing California Late White, set the cloves in a sunny fall row with fertile soil that does not puddle. The plants use cool weather and changing day length to form bulbs, then put on most of their size during active spring growth. Water consistently until the tops begin to fade around mid-summer. Lift before the outer skins break down, cure beneath cover, and keep the flexible stems intact for braiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Artichoke softneck garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, classic, and versatile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs \u0026amp; Cloves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 12–16 cloves per bulb; bulb size and count vary with growing conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale wrappers that may show tan, pink, or red tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-summer; timing varies by climate and planting date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones \u0026amp; Climate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5–9; a classic California commercial softneck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good keeping potential after complete curing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething Special:\u003c\/strong\u003e A later-maturing standard from California’s defining softneck industry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompare Garlic Varieties\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor planting and variety guidance, visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/pages\/garlic-resource-center\"\u003eGarlic Resource Center\u003c\/a\u003e, use the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/pages\/garlic-selector\"\u003eGarlic Selector\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/collections\/seed-garlic-and-shallots\"\u003eSeed Garlic \u0026amp; Shallots\u003c\/a\u003e. For a side-by-side look at flavor, type, harvest timing, and more, open the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/Fall_2026_Garlic_Varieties_Summary.pdf?v=1786990480\"\u003edownloadable Fall 2026 Garlic Varieties Summary (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760699474104,"sku":"FP112","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/FP564_CA_Late_white_garlic_closeup.jpg?v=1775248078","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/products\/california-late-white-garlic-lb","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}